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  1. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    IF you have access to electricity, this is what I use: http://www.tractorsupply.com/livestock/livestock-equipment/stock-tanks-accessories/stock-tank-heaters/api-742g-bucket-heater-1000-watts-2170534 because I do not have a hot water tank at the barn. What I do is fill a big white bucket, set...
  2. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    Also, all their horses have sore backs sad. I assume that these western saddles are doing a lot of harm unfitted It always amazes me that so many people think that every stock aka "Western" saddle fits every QH. This is SO not true. They have to be just as carefully fitted as any hunt seat or...
  3. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    Hmm. So then it really comes back to that bump and whether or not it will interfere with his usefulness. And it also comes back to whether or not you are ever gonna want to sell him, because any perspective buyer is going to be worried over that bump just like you are right now and wondering...
  4. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    If you just want one to ride out on, you obviously LIKE the pinto. BUT if maybe, down the line a bit, you have this idea in the back of your head perhaps in a year or so, you'll sell this horse and/or "trade up", then the quarter horse will get you a better return, because the pinto IS...
  5. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    To me, the QH is better built with fewer big structural weaknesses than the pinto, plus he's not got sweet itch, and I would not be riding EITHER of them for at least a year and really probably more like two. So personally if I had to buy one or the other (rather than keep looking), I'd go with...
  6. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    Danisch24 has already said this is not to be a competition horse but rather one to knock around on, and I'm seeing that. He's gonna be a grouch to handle and will respond to sweetness and a light hand rather than gruffness and a fist. I know because I have one of (vaguely) similar breeding and...
  7. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    Wow. I've seen some rocky ground, but that place is beyond bad. It would not be any wonder if the colt had developed a spavin from that ground! Concussion is one of the causes of it. Spavin is one of those things that only a good vet can tell you if the horse will be sound enough for what...
  8. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    Quote: What a heartbreak. And this was once a promising youngster. How can people do this to animals?!? He is definitely rescue material now. Maybe after a year or so of TLC he'll be worth something. But, sadly, I doubt he will ever equal the promise he once had. What a waste! Rusty
  9. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    I know I'm gonna get knocked on this but temperament really doesn't bother me. I've had tons of bad tempered stallions & as long as they have manners put on them & are kept under control as I do, there isn't much of an issue & I like the challenge. I'm happy with all of their conformations as...
  10. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    I've probably ridden as many stallions as I have geldings and do not mind the difference. I like that keeping a horse entire means you have to pay attention to his opinions and respect what he tells you--kinda reminds me of my Dobies that way--so I entirely "get" keeping a horse entire WHEN you...
  11. Rusty Hills Farm

    What do you guys think of these colts? Pics on page 3,6,7,8 & 12

    For whatever it is worth, I ride lightly at 3 (depending on the x-rays), show them cows by the time they are 4, but do not seriously compete in cutting until they are late 4-yr-olds or 5. It does depend on the bloodline. I currently have Zip lines and they do seem to mature later (mentally)...
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